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This episode of Up First covers several important news stories. First, it discusses President Trump's first 100 days in office, based on voter grades. Next, it examines Trump's pattern of targeting political opponents and institutions for retribution. The episode also features an interview with a detained student activist. Finally, the show explores the science and safety of melatonin use in children.
This episode of Up First covers three major news stories: the Trump administration's increased crackdown on illegal immigration, including controversial deportations; the Canadian election, heavily influenced by President Trump's rhetoric and policies; and a measles outbreak in Texas, driven by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. The discussion highlights the political implications of immigration policies, the impact of international relations on domestic elections, and the challenges of combating public health crises amidst skepticism.
NPR's cybersecurity correspondent Jenna McLaughlin recently broke a story about a whistleblower inside the federal government who says DOGE representatives appear to have taken sensitive data, then covered their tracks. Daniel Berulis works for the National Labor Relations Board and he has shared evidence that DOGE engineers disabled security protocols, exported reams of sensitive data and used a "hacker's toolkit" to hide their activities. And he thinks his agency is not alone. Today on The Sun...
We report live from St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, where Pope Francis's funeral is taking place. Plus, the U.N.'s food agency says it is running out of food to distribute to people in Gaza two months into an Israeli blockade. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy...
This episode of Up First covers several developing stories. It begins with an update on the war in Ukraine, including Ukrainian reaction to recent attacks and President Trump's stance on the conflict. Then, the discussion shifts to due process rights for non-citizens in the U.S. amidst mass deportation efforts. Finally, the episode reports on the devastation in Khartoum, Sudan, following a brutal civil war.
This episode of Up First covers President Trump's changing stance on China tariffs, now suggesting lower rates after a trade war. It also discusses his administration's pressure on Ukraine to accept a peace deal with Russia, and a series of executive actions targeting DEI initiatives and foreign funding in higher education and K-12 schools.
Economists warned about an economic slowdown on the horizon for most countries around the world in the wake of century-high US tariffs. European, Ukrainian and U.S. officials meet in London for peace talks on Russia's war on Ukraine, and crowds began lining up at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay their last respects to Pope Francis. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up Fir...
This episode covers several important news stories, including the controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the death and legacy of Pope Francis, a Supreme Court case regarding parents' rights to opt their children out of school lessons, and Harvard University's lawsuit against the Trump administration over frozen research grants. The reporting provides insights into political and religious issues shaping current events.
This episode of Up First reports on the death of Pope Francis at age 88. NPR correspondents discuss his final days, including his Easter message, and reflect on his legacy as the first Latin American pope. The episode also examines his stances on immigration, the environment, and social justice, and his impact both within the Catholic Church and globally.
Before Roe v. Wade , when a young, unmarried girl got pregnant, she was often sent away – to a place called a maternity home. There, she would give birth in secret, surrender her baby, and return to her life as if nothing had happened. That shadowed history is the setting of Grady Hendrix's latest horror novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls . Today on The Sunday Story from Up First , Ayesha Rascoe talks with Hendrix about the truth that inspired his timely fiction — and what happens when people w...
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelans. Also, President Trump this week raised the possibility of sending US citizens convicted of crimes to prison in El Salvador. And we'll hear the latest on the second round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy...
This episode covers a range of important news stories, including a Democratic senator's visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was illegally deported, a tragic shooting at Florida State University, and President Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. The episode also touches on historical context, discussing maternity homes before Roe v. Wade.
President Trump is feuding with Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. This all comes as Americans are feeling gloomier about the economy. Also, a judge found probable cause to find the government in criminal contempt, ruling that the Trump administration willfully disregarded an order to turn back airplanes carrying deported migrants to El Salvador, and President Trump says he is looking into whether the U.S. can detain citizens who commit crimes in overseas prisons. Want more comprehensive an...
This episode covers several key news stories: a judge questions the Trump administration's efforts to retrieve a wrongly deported man, President Trump's executive action aiming to lower drug prices, and his threats against Harvard University's tax-exempt status. It also includes an update on NPR's special report about Doge accessing sensitive data at the National Labor Relations Board.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele says he has no plans to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, an NPR report details unusual data events at the National Labor Relations Board, and Harvard University says that it won't comply with a list of demands from the Trump administration. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Roberta Rampton, Brett Neely,...
This episode of Up First covers three major news stories: the U.S. and China trade negotiations and tariff exemptions, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele's visit to the White House, and the FTC's antitrust case against Meta regarding the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The episode discusses the implications of these events.
The first amendment is a cornerstone of American democracy. This week on The Sunday Story , we hear from people who feel their right to free speech might be changing under the Trump Administration. NPR's Morning Edition co-host Leila Fadel joins Ayesha Rascoe to share what she learned when she talked to teachers and students, pastors and scientists, and others about whether they feel emboldened or silenced in America today. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...
China's 125 percent tariffs will hit U.S.-made goods today. We'll look at the view from China on President Trump's trade war. Plus, we'll hear from American business leaders dealing with this uncertain economy. And we'll hear the latest on the deportation cases of foreign nationals who were in the U.S. legally. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy...
This episode of Up First covers the economic implications of President Trump's tariff changes on Chinese goods, including market reactions and potential impacts on inflation. It also discusses the House's approval of a budget extending tax cuts and increasing federal borrowing, as well as a Supreme Court ruling on a deportation case. Finally, the episode touches on a First Amendment case involving pro-Palestinian activism.
President Trump has hit pause on nearly all new tariffs for 90 days. Businesses struggle to plan for the future amid economic uncertainty. And President Trump has signed executive orders targeting two individuals who served in his first administration. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Roberta Rampton, Rafael Nam, Megan Pratz, Lisa Thomson and Janaya Williams. ...
President Trump's new tariffs went into effect just after midnight as U.S. trade partners seek negotiations. President Trump has raised the import tax on Chinese goods to a minimum of 104 percent. And, the U.S. Supreme Court has said the Trump administration is free to proceed with the firing of 16,000 probationary federal employees for now. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First...
President Trump faces questions on whether tariffs will remain in place as he welcomes trade negotiations with other countries. Forecasters warn of a heightened risk of recession as tariffs could mean higher prices and slower economic growth. And, the Trump administration has two legal wins in its efforts to crackdown on immigration. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edi...
This episode of Up First covers three major news stories: the market decline prompted by President Trump's trade war and economists warning about a potential recession, the Trump administration's deadline to return a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador, and the second measles death in Texas amid a growing outbreak.
Fear is consuming many immigrant communities since the nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration. This week on The Sunday Story, NPR Immigration Correspondent Jasmine Garsd travels from Florida to a meatpacking town in Nebraska to a food bank near Chicago and finally to North Carolina to find out how immigrants are coping with the current situation. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferenc...
With some of President Trump's hefty tariffs in place, Americans will see the prices of some grocery items rise - we'll tell you which items might get hit first. Plus, Senate Republicans are pushing a spending bill that would make some of President Trump's signature policies permanent. We'll also look at a hockey great's goal record, finally matched last night after 26 years, plus, a look at what's ahead in college basketball finals. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...
Steep new tariffs are set to take effect at midnight on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Big businesses are losing market value and small businesses feel like they're caught in the middle of something they can't control. And, a number of National Security Council staffers have been fired after President Trump met with a far-right activist. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up Firs...
President Trump's new tariffs spark global dismay and potential trade war concerns, with reactions and possible countermeasures discussed. The episode also covers the impending sale of TikTok, focusing on Oracle's bid and the implications for national security and China's influence. Experts weigh in on the economic impact and potential outcomes of these developments.
This episode of Up First covers three main news stories: President Trump's planned tariffs and their potential economic impact, the results of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race where a liberal judge won against a conservative candidate backed by Elon Musk, and the Trump administration's admission of mistakenly deporting a Maryland father to El Salvador, leading to legal challenges.
This episode of Up First covers three major news stories: the expensive Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the implications of the results, the special congressional elections in Florida and how Trump's influence is playing a role, and the potential impacts of President Trump's trade war and tariffs on various industries, including sugar and auto manufacturing. The episode analyzes the financial and political factors influencing these events.
President Trump declines to rule out the possibility of serving a third term in office as the Constitution stipulates a two-term limit. The executive order "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" seeks to influence the Smithsonian Institution and the monuments and memorials overseen by the Department of the Interior. And, the death toll in Myanmar is rising as the window to find survivors following Friday's earthquake closes. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news o...
